Gwinnett County Players in College Football Bowl Games

Georgia vs. Ohio State

Time/TV: 8 p.m./ESPN

Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Local interest: Georgia’s roster features six Gwinnett grads, three who are contributors.

North Gwinnett grad Payne Walker (No. 47), a senior, fills a vital role as the starting long snapper for field goals and extra points. Fellow North grad Warren Ericson (No. 50), also a senior, is a reserve offensive lineman who has made 17 career starts (14 in 2021).

Senior Robert Beal (No. 33) has 22 tackles (two for losses), two sacks and 18 quarterback hurries from his outside linebacker spot. Beal played at Norcross until playing his senior season at IMG Academy (Fla.), then he graduated from Peachtree Ridge.

Central Gwinnett grad Mekhi Mews (No. 87) has seen action in three games with two catches as a reserve wide receiver. He also is on the depth chart as one of four punt returners. Providence Christian grad Samuel Johnson (No. 49), a redshirt sophomore tight end, and Grayson grad Griffin Scroggs (No. 72), a true freshman offensive lineman, have not played this season.

Ohio State’s secondary features cornerback Jordan Hancock (No. 7), a North Gwinnett grad who has played in 13 games over first two college seasons. He has played in six games with one start this season after missing the first seven games with a hamstring injury.